Solnicata was a fortified built of stone settlement – a kind of citadel with an inner and outer city. It is the oldest salt production center in continental Europe (5500‑4200 BC).
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Location:
- Bulgaria, Provadia
- geo:43.128334,27.4725
- Location ± 0-5 m.
Period or year:
- -5500~ / -4350~
Class:
- Rural settlement
- visible
Identifiers:
- vici:place=103239
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Solnitsata [Provadia]
Ancient settlement dated to 4700-4200 BC.
Solnitsata - The Saltworks
Unfortified, then fortified with stone walls, Chalcolithic settlement (citadel), settlement connected with the salt production.
Solnitsata - The Saltworks
Ancient saltwork